Knowledge Base
Glossary
Plain-English definitions for the terminology used across Fan Strategy.
- Accumulator
- A bet that links multiple selections together, requiring all of them to win for a payout, increasing potential returns.
- Anytime Goal Scorer
- A bet on a specific player scoring at any point during the match.
- Asian Handicap
- A handicap given to a team to make both teams have an equal chance of winning, often with half-goal increments to avoid a draw.
- Bet Builder
- A feature that lets you combine multiple selections from the same match into a single wager for higher odds.
- BTTS
- Short for Both Teams To Score, a bet on whether each team will score at least one goal during the match.
- Cash Out
- A feature allowing you to settle a bet before the event ends, locking in a profit or limiting a loss.
- Correct Score
- A bet predicting the exact final score of a match, such as 2-1.
- Double Chance
- A bet covering two of the three possible outcomes (win, draw, loss) in a match, increasing your chances of winning.
- Draw No Bet
- A bet that returns your stake if the match ends in a draw, otherwise you win if your chosen team wins.
- Extra Time
- The additional period played if a knockout match is tied after regular time, not including penalty shootouts.
- First Goal Scorer
- A bet on which player will score the first goal in the match.
- Form Guide
- A record of a team's recent match results, used to assess its current performance level.
- Goal Line
- The benchmark number of goals set for a match, similar to Over/Under, where you bet on whether more or fewer goals will be scored.
- Golden Boot
- A bet on which player will score the most goals throughout the tournament.
- Group Stage
- The initial phase of the tournament where teams are divided into groups and compete to advance to the knockout stage.
- Half-Time/Full-Time
- A bet predicting the result at both half-time and full-time, such as a team leading at half but drawing at the end.
- Head-to-Head
- Statistics comparing the past results of two teams when they have played each other.
- In-Play
- Bets placed after a match has started, with odds that update as the game progresses.
- Injury Time
- The added minutes at the end of each half to compensate for time lost due to injuries or other stoppages.
- Moneyline
- A straightforward bet on which team will win the match, with no adjustments for goal differences.
- Over/Under
- A bet on whether the total number of goals scored in a match will be over or under a set number.
- Penalty
- A bet on whether a penalty will be awarded or converted during the match.
- Team News
- Information about which players will start or miss a match, often used to gauge betting odds.
- Total Goals
- A bet on the combined number of goals scored by both teams in a match.
- Tournament Winner
- A bet on which team will win the entire tournament, such as the World Cup.